Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay white wine

Winemaker's note Domaine de l’Aigle is located close to the village of Roquetaillade, near Limoux in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The estate covers some 47 hectares, with vines planted between 250 and 500 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest vineyards in the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, and indeed the Languedoc. Chardonnay vines thrive in climatic conditions similar to those of Burgundy, where the grape originated; an oceanic climate with continental influences, frequent rain fall and a wide temperature range. The Domaine de l’Aigle estate produces Languedoc-Roussillon wines with a surprising freshness and an exceptional minerality. The estate began its conversion to biodynamic methods in 2014. Winegrower's note The vineyard is densely planted, with around 5,000 to 6,000 vines per hectare, allowing us to keep the vines under control and produce wines of exceptional quality. The vines are trellised using espaliers to ensure optimal sunlight exposure, allowing the grapes to